Occupational Therapy, Supervision & Mentoring Services
Mentoring & Supervision
Tailored programmes to support Occupational Therapists at all career stages to build skills, grow knowledge and become confident in their practice, without burning out!
Consulting & Training
Consulting, professional development and training services for organisations to build teams, improve clinical competence, and create healthy and supportive work environments.
Occupational Therapy
Comprehensive services for adults with neurological and physical conditions, including OT Driver Assessments, delivered with an evidence based, empathetic and neuro-affirming approach.
Professional Development and Support for OT’s
Encourage OT provides tailored mentoring, supervision, training, and consulting services specifically for Occupational Therapists.
Whether you’re a new graduate, an experienced therapist seeking career growth, starting your own business and being a sole trader, or a leader aiming to enhance team capabilities, you’ll receive expert guidance and resources designed to help you build confidence and excel in your practice.
Explore the range of professional development opportunities and discover how Nicole can support you on your OT journey.
Are you worried you’re heading towards burn out?
Restore. Refresh. Revive.
Discover Nicole’s self-paced burnout prevention course and learn practical strategies to prevent, manage, and recover from burnout. Start your journey to a more balanced and energised career today.
Occupational Therapy Services for Neurological and Physical Conditions
Encourage OT provides Occupational Therapy services for adolescents and adults with neurological, neurodevelopmental and physical conditions, focusing on personalised support that empowers clients to achieve their goals.
Led by experienced Occupational Therapist Nicole de la Perrelle, services range from comprehensive functional capacity assessments, capacity building and rehabilitation interventions to OT Driver Assessments, all delivered with a compassionate, empathetic, and person-centred approach.
Whether you are navigating recovery from a neurological condition or seeking support for daily living activities, Nicole is able to guide you every step of the way.
Occupational Therapy Insights
On boundaries and balance
So first blog of the year. Not the first time I’ve thought about it but the first time I’ve sat down to actually write some thoughts out. It’s been a difficult start to the year for me and the reason is what I’m writing about today which is… boundaries. Boundaries.…
Tired… but not burnt out!
I’m tired. Like really tired. It’s not exactly earth shattering news, is it? I think a lot of people are really tired at this point of the year. It has been A Year. I feel since Covid-19 entered our lives things have become more complex somehow. Even now, 3 years…
I cant OT today: an OT Week blog
This week is OT Week (in Australia). I love OT Week. I know it’s maybe kind of cheesy or self indulgent but I really do love celebrating this profession I’m part of particularly for me because it feels like more of a vocation than a job and OT as a…
Business Baggage
Well it’s been a hectic month! In September, I went on a retreat in called the Healthy Practice Retreat with Amy Geach from The Connection. It was pitched at allied health business owners, with the idea to be taking a step away from day to day business work, and to…
A powerful question
One of the single most memorable moments I’ve ever had was when I went to my boss, highly stressed and seeking advice. At the time I was working 2 jobs and was overwhelmed and stressed. Earlier that year, I’d had the one job and things had built up over time…
Self love is a superpower!
Have you ever had a picture up on the wall that you really liked but it just wasn’t quite perfect? Something was a little off? Or something that you made or created that you were really proud of but it wasn’t perfect? How do you feel when you look at…
Poster References
Hutchinson, C., Berndt, A., Cleland, J., Gilbert‐Hunt, S., George, S., & Ratcliffe, J. (2020). Using social return on investment analysis to calculate the social impact of modified vehicles for people with disability. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 67(3), 250–259. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12648 Kemp, B. J., Bateham, A. L., Mulroy, S. J., Thompson, L., Adkins, R. H.,…
Being a “good enough” OT
What does it mean to be a "good enough" OT? Reflections from an OT mentoring session last week on challenging perfectionism.
You can’t pour from an empty cup and other coffee metaphors!
Can you believe it’s been 1 month since the OT Exchange conference?! For me, there’s been so much that came out of that conference and in some ways, I’m still reflecting on some of the ideas, thoughts and conversations that I had at the conference as a first time exhibitor!…